31-12-2017, 12:53 PM
Hello All
As the starter dog is just screwed into the crank nose, the position of the dogs is determined by how tight it is done up, the thickness of the crank gear and even how the threads were cut when new. I am proposing to split the starting handle with a thread and use shims to adjust the angle of the handle when cranking.
The question is where is the best position for the handle at engine TDC for maximum effort/speed? 9 o'clock on upswing?
Many thanks.
Adrian.
As the starter dog is just screwed into the crank nose, the position of the dogs is determined by how tight it is done up, the thickness of the crank gear and even how the threads were cut when new. I am proposing to split the starting handle with a thread and use shims to adjust the angle of the handle when cranking.
The question is where is the best position for the handle at engine TDC for maximum effort/speed? 9 o'clock on upswing?
Many thanks.
Adrian.